Five Easy No-Cook Summer Meals To Beat The Heat

As you’ve probably noticed, it’s summer. Besides long, gorgeous days and balmy, lazy nights, summer brings with it the thorny issue of how to make a satisfying dinner when the last thing you want to do is stand by a hot stove. Personally, as much as I love cooking, I can’t take the heat, so I try to find meals that are no-cook and no-fuss. Because I know I’m not alone, I gathered five of my favorite hot weather meals that are low on the sweat factor, but big on taste.

Preparation
1. In large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth. Stir in the garlic and scallion. Add chicken and stir until coated.
2. Place one wrap or tortilla on a flat work surface. Scatter one-fourth each of chicken, red pepper, cucumber and bean sprouts over the top. Tightly roll up from one narrow end. Cut in half. Repeat to make 4 wraps.

Preparation
1. Combine tuna, mayonnaise, hot sauce and scallion in a medium bowl. Combine rice and vinegar in a small bowl.
2. Spread one-fourth of the tuna mixture over a wrap. Top with 1/2 cup rice, 3/4 cup watercress, 4 avocado slices and one-fourth of the carrot matchsticks. Roll up and cut the wrap in quarters or in half. Repeat with the remaining filling and wraps. Serve with soy sauce for dipping, if desired.

I’ve tried all of these recipes, at least once, since it started heating up in May; Scout’s honor! We have such a wonderful, diverse choice of places and cuisines to eat here in the Bay Area, but sometimes it’s just too hot to go out to a restaurant. On these nights, try one of these no-cook meals to keep your cool.

Do you plan on trying any of these cool meals this summer, or do you already have a hot weather meal plan in mind? Please let us know in the comments below!

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